万ばん物ぶつの霊れい長ちょう

noun

lord of creation; humanity; mankind

A somewhat literary or philosophical term referring to humankind as the pinnacle of creation. Often used in discussions of human dignity or responsibility.

• 人にん間げんは万ばん物ぶつの霊れい長ちょうと言いわれるが、その責せき任にんは重おもい。

  Humans are said to be the lord of creation, but that comes with heavy responsibility.

• 万ばん物ぶつの霊れい長ちょうとして、自し然ぜんを守まもる義ぎ務むがある。

  As the lord of creation, we have a duty to protect nature.